Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Sister/ Charge Nurse

The closing date is 28 May 2025

Job summary

Sister/Charge nurse Cystic Fibrosis/Bronchiectasis/Respiratory

Pearce Ward is a 20 bedded unit that cares for patients with Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, COPD and Asthma

We are a 20 bedded unit with an amazing MDT within the unit and thus offer bespoke, high quality, specialist care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

The service is staffed with a full MDT including medical and nursing teams, specialist AHPs, respiratory physiotherapists, administrative and support teams.

In addition we have 2 day case beds that run alongside Cystic Fibrosis outpatient department

Suitable candidates will have ambitions to develop their clinical skills and management for patients with a chronic respiratory condition. We are seeking to appoint motivated, dynamic staff with an interest or background in respiratory/intensive care and/or general medicine. You must be able to demonstrate high quality compassionate care and be keen to develop professional skills such as taking blood gases, venepuncture and cannulation, Non Invasive Ventilation and be able to care for patient's requiring ward based Level 2 care if required

An informal visit is highly recommended.

You will also:

Be dedicated and motivated in providing exceptional patient care

Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills

Work well within a multi-disciplinary team and individually

Have interest/ experience in Respiratory Medicine and/or Cystic Fibrosis

Have a desire to develop specialized clinical skills

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Details

Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-WTWA-7192264Y

Job locations

Pearce Ward

Wythenshawe Hospital

Manchester

M23 9LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

relevent experience

Essential

  • Registered nurse

Desirable

  • Degree or willingness to undertake study

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years Post registration experience
  • in relevant specialties
  • Evidence of motivation
  • Leading and coordinating a team and working autonomously

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of clinical governance Up to date knowledge of current and professional issues

Desirable

  • Understanding or involvement in clinical audit

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication: written, verbal and electronic
  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
  • Time management

Desirable

  • Change management
Person Specification

relevent experience

Essential

  • Registered nurse

Desirable

  • Degree or willingness to undertake study

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years Post registration experience
  • in relevant specialties
  • Evidence of motivation
  • Leading and coordinating a team and working autonomously

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of clinical governance Up to date knowledge of current and professional issues

Desirable

  • Understanding or involvement in clinical audit

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication: written, verbal and electronic
  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
  • Time management

Desirable

  • Change management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pearce Ward

Wythenshawe Hospital

Manchester

M23 9LT


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pearce Ward

Wythenshawe Hospital

Manchester

M23 9LT


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Lisa Quirk

lisa.quirk@mft.nhs.uk

01612915315

Details

Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-WTWA-7192264Y

Job locations

Pearce Ward

Wythenshawe Hospital

Manchester

M23 9LT


Supporting documents

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